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RULES AND ADVICE 

FOR THOSE DESIRING TO FORM 

CIRCLES, 

Where, thru developed Media, they may Commune 
with Spirit Friends. 



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DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND BELIEF, 



AND HYMNS AND SONGS FOR 



Circle and Social Singing. 



COMPILED UV 

JAMES H. YOUNG. 
"•Sing with the Spirit, and with the understanding also* 



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WOMAN, MAN'S EQUAL. 

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DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND BELIEF, 



AND HYMNS AND SONGS FOR 



Circle and Social Singing. 



COMPILED BY 

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Relatives, friends and acquaintances, with whom we 
associate, and strangers comming into our midst, wish, 
naturally enough, to see some Declaration of Principles 
and Belief, or in some way to asc rtain something of the 

doctrines and general teachings of Spiritualism. 

We refer them to the eleventh page of this edition of 
our Little Book, where they will find what we believe to 
be its best and true teachings. "In defining them, (says 
Dr. J, M. Peebles.) I speak mihjfo- myself, and yet in all 
probability. I lvilect the genera! opinion of the millions 
of Spiritualists in America;" and thru'ont the World. 

Singing, with or without instrumental aid. especially 
when all present can join their voices., is a great help to- 
ward promoting that order, and harmony, Which form es- 
sential conditions for the higher Spiritual manifestations. 
Familiar airs, with which the mind and home influences 
have been associated; as they require less thou't or posi- 
tive mind action, produce greater harmony and more 
passive conditions than those which require active mind 
exercise. We therefore offer this collection of hymns 
and songs, to meet a want felt by Spiritualists in their 
circles, and in their social gatherings. 

As we do not know the Spirit-authors, and only a few 
of their mediums, we have marked the songs and articles 
selected, with a * ; but ti o>e marked with two * * are 
changed, and have lines or verses added by our control; 
while those dated with figur« s (3 18 89.) were written by 
spirit control thru the hand of Amanuensis. 



This Little Hook, 1ms been published under many difficulties. 
First, a new press, which we had to learn to adjust, and run. 
Next, a felon on our left fore-finger; which delayed our work 
six weeks, and left ns with a useless finger. Then, deprived of 
other help, lor a time we had to work alone. We now offer the 
Little Boob to the public, hoping it will meet with favor, and 
do a good work for humanity. J. II. Y. 7489. 



^Jndex of Subjects,© 

AND OF 

First Lines of Hymns and Songs. 

_^__ PAGE, 

A Spirit's a-' I vice to those forming circles. ... 

Benediction 5!) 

Declaration of PrincipleH, and Preamble II 

Theoretical, 11 

Practical, , 13 

Boxology, . • 64 

Eight Rules by which Circles should be Governed. 5 

Help the mediums.— J5# T. C. Norton. ..... 8 

Hymns and Songs for Circle, and for Social singing. 19 

Preface, 2 

What is Spiritualism? 15 

A beautiful laud of joy i s« j e, 64 

Attended by angels we'll come from our home, . . S5 

Away with our sorrow and care, 48 

Come, gentle spirits to us now, 28 

Come, pure loving angels, surround us each day, . 34 

Come, spirit-friends guide us, attend at our call, . 34 

Come, spirits of our loved-ones, come, .... 24 

Come ye spirits true and faithful, 27 

Come ye who love the Good, 39 

Direct us, Good Angels, what course to pursue, . 34 

Flee as a bird to the mountain,, ....... 57 

From spirit home, from beauty's bowers, .... 47 

How cheering the thou't, that the angels of God, . 25 

I live for those who love me, ,-,..,.. 44 

I love to tell the story, . . . . , 42 

In Spirit-land I now do dwell, , 18 

In the Spirit-spheres around us, (>0 

I will sing you a song of that beautiful land, . 56 



INDEX OF FIRST LINES. 



Joyfully, joyfully, onward I move, . 

Lead us loved-ones, gently lead us, . 

May I draw near to thee, .... 

Nearer my O^x! to thee, . . 

Not a bud there in Heaven, 

() could your eyes be made to see, . 

Oli father, mother, guide or friend, . 

Oh, have you not heard of a beautiful stream 

Oh, sing to me of Heav'n, .... 

Oh, think of a home over-there, 

Oh Thou Source of (dx'vy blessing, . 

Onr prayer Oh Father hear, 

Praise Him from whom all blessings flow 

Remember, love remember 

SI. all we gather at the river., 
Spirits bright are ever nigh, . 
Spirit-friend, appear, appear, . 
Sweet circle hour ! Sweet circle hour ! 
Sweet hour of prayer! Sv e t hour of pi 
The days are gliding swiftly by, . . 
The morning light is breaking, 
There's a beautiful land over there, . 
There is a land above the skies, . 
They hover around us, bright angels are 
This world of strife is not our home, 
To Thee, Our Father, God and King, 
To Thee, our God, our thou'ts and voice 
Welcome angels pure and bright, . 
We'll praise the Father here below, . 
We're building in sorrow or joy, . 
We're dreaming to-night of the loved-o 
We've happy homes above the sky, 
When the mists have rolled in splendor 
Why do we mourn departed friends. 
Ye spirit-friends who oft do come, . 



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ftliGHT Rules,** 

By oihieh Developing Circles should be Governed. 

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Inquirers into Spiritualism should begin by forming 
circles for investigation in their own homes.- for one or 
more persons possessing medial powers without know- 
ing it, are to be found in every household. 

1. Let the room be of a comfortable temperature, but 
cool rather tli an warm; let such arrangements be made 
that nobody shall enter it, and that there shall be no inter 
ruption for an hour, or during the sitting of the circle. 

2. Let the circle consist of four or more persons, about 
the same number of each sex. Sit around an uncovered 
wooden table, with the palms of the hands on its surface. 
Aiiv table will do (except a marble top, or one heavily 
varnished.) if large enough to accomodate the sitters. 

The removal of a ha 1 id from the table for a few mo- 
ments does no harm; but sitters should not break the 
circle by leaving the table without spirit permission, as 
it breaks the conditions and delays manifestations, 

8. Choose an evening hour convenient for all, and then 
strive to be punctual in attendance, aud before the sit- 
ting begins, place a few pointed lead pencils, and sheets 
of clean paper on the table, on which to write any com- 
munication that may be obtained.. 

4. Persons who do not like each other should not sit in 
the same circle, for personal animosity destroys harmo- 
ny, and prevents manifestations. Belief or unbelief has 
no influence on the manifestations, but an acrid feeling 
agai ist them is a weakening influence. 

5. Let the circle be opened with music, vocal or instru- 
mental, or both, and an invocation to spirit-friends. An 
earnest, but cheerful feeling among the members of the 
circle, gives to t.ie higher spirits more power to manifest : 



6 EIGHT RULES, Continued. 

and makes it more difficult for the lower, or undeveloped 
spirits to intefere. But they should be welcomed, tau't. 
and be helped toward progression's path. "For as ye do 
unto these." even so will you receive when you return to 
homes on Earth, from homes in Spirit-land. 

<>. The first symptom of the invisable power at work, 
is often a feeling like a nice cool wind sweeping over the 
hands ; and the first manifestations will probably be ta- 
ble-tippings or raps. If the table tips, or raps are heard, 
avoid confusion. Let the person who lias been chosen to 
conduct the meetings, sp< ak. and talk to the table as to 
an intelligent being. Let Mm, or her, tell the table that 
three tilts or raps mean "Yes," one means "No," and two 
mean "Doubtful or Don't know," and ask if the arrange- 
ment is understood. If three signals be given in answer, 
then say, "If I speak the letters of the alphabet slowly. 
will you signal when I come to the letter yon want, and 
spell us out a message?" Should three signals be given, 
set to work on tie? plan proposed, and from this time an 
intelligent system of communication is established. 

7. Communication established, the question should be 
put, "Are we sitting in the right order to make the best 
conditions, and get good and true manifestations?" Prob- 
ably some members of the circle will be told to change 
seats with each other, and the signals will be afterward 
strengthened. Next ask, "Who is the medium?" When 
spirits cone- asserting themselves to be related or known 
to any one present, well-chosen questions should be put, 
to test th i» aenracy of the statements, as spirits/mt of the 
body have all the virtues and all the failings of spirits in 
the body, and show them in the same manner. 

s. A- powerful physical medium is usually a person of 
an impulsive, affectionate, and genial nature, and is very 
sensitive to mesmeric, and other influences. The major- 
ity of media are ladies; as they are more sensitive, and 
more readily influenced;; being of a more spiritual nature 
by reason of home surroundings, than men. * * 



FURTHER ADVICE, 7 

To all who would investigate and know of the phenom- 
ena of Spiritualism. We, as teachers (speaking thru the 
hand of our medium) will say : — That experience proves 
that the best manifestations are given when the medium 
and all the members of the circle are bound together by 
affection, and are thoro'ly comfortable and happy. The 
manifestations are born of the spirit, and shrink some- 
what from the lower mental influences of the Earth. 

Family circles, with no strangers present, are usually 
the best for developement, and for manifestations. 

If the circle is composed of persons with suitable tem- 
peraments, manifestations will take place readily. If the 
contrary be the case, perseverance will be necessary. 
Be honest and truthful in all your actions, and thereby 
draw to your circles developed spirit-guides, who can in- 
struct and lead you in the path of life, and tit you to be- 
come instructors to the millions of creed-bound souls, who 
now make (as it were) a wall of darkness between your 
Earth, and the higher spheres of Spirit-land. 

Every man or woman, during his or her earth proba- 
tion, prepares a home "over there;'' and, whether in the 
brighter spheres above, or down in the darker circles of 
the first sphere, each one will desire to return and visit 
the home on Earth, and commune with their relatives and 
friends. With this purpose in view, you must learn how 
to control a medium ; and the more of circle experience 
gained while in the body, the easier and sooner will the 
desired knowledge be gained, While you are seeking to 
gain knowledge for yourself, be not chary of that learned, 
but communicate with your friends, and invite all with 
whom you can sit in harmony to share your blessings. 
Freely have you received, freely give. We, humanity's 
spirit-friends, desire that all of th< st creed-bound spirits 
be instructed and released from their thraldom, for then, 
and not until then, can the long wished for Millennium- 
Day come to Man. 6 20 89. 



A PLEA FOR THE MEDIUMS, 
HELP THE MEDIUMS. 



Help the mediums — they are trav'ling 

In the dark as others do ; 
Often tugging up the hillside 

With heavier loads than you — 

Love the mediums— they are children 

In the family of God ; 
Brothers, sisters, often smarting 

'Neath a persecuting rod. 

Pay the mediums: they are servants 

At tie- spiritual feast ; 
Kindly waiting for your orders ; 

Nourishing themselves the least- 
Screen the mediums from the evil. 

Of the mischief makers ken ; 
From the tongues of false tradueers, 

And the blows of brutal men. 

Prize the mediums, they are chosen 
Instruments for heavenly skill; 

Touch them with a gentle finger, 
Guide them with a loving will. 

Mediums then will rest from labor, 
Persecutors lose their stings ; 

Skeptics be in silence buried, 
And the angels, need no wings. 

Then the ruling dispensation 
From all idols shall be free, 

And the church will be a temple, 
Sacred to humanity. 

Then the purest inspiration 

Will descend from heaven above ; 

In each heart to find an altar 
Dedicated to His love. 



«j»ngr**JtiniCE,» 



TO THOSE FOHMIKG ClflCIiES. 



Dear Friends. — For our mutual benefit we have ask- 
ed you to adopt certain rules of action, and request your 
further attention while we direct your minds to those 
points which we deem of importance, in order to secure 
that communion with spirit-friends you so much desire. 

Your attention has been already called to the necessity 
of making some slight preperation in person, for. the 
purpose of gaining complete harmony, and the best con- 
ditions possible. 

First. We ask that eacli investigator shall take a short 
period of rest before the sun goes down on each circle 
evening. A few moments spent in the open air, will give 
you a purer magnetic influence than that gathered in 
the close room. We partake of the influences you bring, 
and if you feel tired, worn out with the labor of the day, 
you impart that condition, preventing our control. An- 
gry or vengeful feelings toward brother or sister, draw 
to themselves malicious or undeveloped spirits. If you 
open the door, can we prevent them from entering in ? 
A feeling of sadness or despair imparts itself to those 
around you as well as to spirit-friends, and those who 
were of that nature in earth-life, are attracted thereby. 
Levity we dislike, but readily assimilate with that feeling 
of pleasurable happiness, which is the natural condition 
of our Father's children while dwelling in the mundane 
sphere. 

Second. When you enter the circle room leave all of 
your earth cares and troubles outside. Discuss not its 
foibles or fashions, but try and bring the mind in raport 
with spiritual thou'ts and ideas. We have no use for 
fashion's ways, nor for the various ills and wants of the 



10 A SPIRITS ADVICE— Continued. 

outside world on these set times. All that we can do 
thru our mediums to alleviate the ills of life, we cheer- 
fully do, but beg to suggest that the circle room is not 
the place, nor yet the time to discuss them ; as the discus- 
sion itself produces conditions that inflicts suffering on 
us, and the matter Ave would use is affected thereby, 
rendered imperfect, and its use impossible. 

Third. While we detest levity, we dislike gloom. A 
long face, and an affected manner is no sign of a content- 
ed mind. Again, no one ever gained by fretting; a fret- 
ful nature dissipates the happiness that otherwise might 
be enjoyed. Therefore, take the ills with the good, and 
seasoned with a cheerful disposition, look on the bright- 
est side of the picture of life, and especially bring this 
condition with you as you enter the place dedicated to 
spirit communion. On entering lift up your soul in 
prayer to the All Father, asking for help for you and for 
us, for we are but men and women in Spirit-life, as yon 
are on the material plane of life, needing our Fathers 
aid and blessing that we may complete our labors, and 
progress to a higher sphere. 

Fourth. Let circle influences attend you thru'ont the 
interval of time, in order that you, not loosing ground 
and having to start again from the same stand-point, may 
grow in charity and in love, and be better fitted at the 
close of each sitting to take your proper place, should 
you be called to the Summer-land. Earth life is for this 
one purpose, viz. ; to individualize the spirit, and tit it 
to dwell in brighter spheres above. Remember not each 
other's failings, but cover them with the mantle of char- 
ity, and discuss only the way to cure the wrong, and 
thus relieve the spirit from its burden of sin and shame. 
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." 
and peace, and joy, in the Summer-land. 

May the All Father's blessing rest upon and remain 
With you, thru all time, is the prayer of the friends ever 
trying to control thru the conditions offered. 1 1 7s. 



' DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES. 



PKEAjHBLE. 

A question often asked is- What good can Spiritualism 
do ? To one and all we say, investigate and see. 

This is pre-eminently an age of investigation, and con- 
sidering the vague opinions and erroneous conceptions 
that many entertain concerning Spiritualism, we deem it 
but just to define our principles, and the practical purpo- 
ses that we have in view when laboring to disseminate 
the pure teachings of the Spiritual Philosophy. We 
therefore present for public consideration a declaration 
of principles, which we think can be adopted by Spirit- 
ualists wherever assembled. 

FntST, THEORETICAL. 

1. That a man has a spiritual as well as a corporeal 
n at nre; in other words, that man is a Spirit, and as a 
spirit lie has an organized form, composed of spiritual 
substance, with parts and organs corresponding to those 
of the corporeal body. 

2. That man as a spirit is immortal. Being found to 
survive that change called physical death, it may be rea- 
sonably supposed that he will survive all future changes 
in Spirit-life. 

3. That there is a Spirit-world, or state, with its sub- 
stantial realities, objective as well as subjective. 

4. That the process of physical death in no way essen- 
tially transforms the mental constitution or the moral 
character of those who experience it. 

5. That happiness or suffering in the Spirit-world ; as 
in this, depends not on arbitrary decree or special provi- 
sion, but on character, aspirations, and degree of harmoni- 
zation, or personal conformity to divine law. 



12 DECLARATION QF PRINCIPLES. 

C. Hence, that the experience and attainments of the 
present life lay the foundation on which the next, or the 
spirit-life commences. 

7. That since growth is the law of man in the present 
life, and since the process called death is in fact but a 
birth into another condition of life, retaining all the ad- 
vantages gained in the experiences of this life, it may be 
infered that growth, developement, expansion, or pro- 
gression, is the endless destiny of the human-spirit. 

8. That the Spirit-world is in close proximity to us, 
and hence we are constantly under the cognizance and in- 
fluence of spiritual beings. 

9. That as individuals are passing from this to the 
Spirit-world, in all stages of mental and moral growth, 
that world includes all grades of character from the 
lowest to the highest. 

10. That communications from the Spirit-world, 
whether by mental impression, or by any other mode of 
transmission, while demonstrating a future existance, 
and tending to harmonize reason and philosophy, are not 
necessarily inf alible truth ; but, on the contrary, partake 
unavoidably of the imperfections of the mind from which 
they emanate, and of the channel thru which they come ; 
and are, moreover, liable to misinterpretation by those to 
whom they are addressed. 

11. That inspiration, or influx of ideas and promp- 
tings from the Spirit-realm, is not a miracle of a past age. 
but a perpetual fact — the ceasless method of the Divine 
economy for man's progression. 

12. That the causes of all phenomena, the sources of 
all power, life, and intellegence, are to be sou't for in the 
internal or Spiritual-realm, not in the external or material 
realm, called "Nature/' 

13. That the chain of causation leads inevatably to 
the Supreme Cause, and that man is the image or finite 
embodiment, as well as the offspring of this Infinite Pa- 
rent, Father and Mother, wisdom and love, and that by 



DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES. i:> 

virtue of this parentage, each human being is or lias, in 
his inmost, a germ of divinity, an incorruptable offshoot 
of the Divine Essence, which is ever prompting to good 
and truth, and which, in time, will free itself from all 
imperfections incident to a rndimental or earthly condi- 
tion, and will finally triumph over evil. 

14. That all evil is disharmony, greater or h j <>. with 
this Divine principle ; and hence, whatever prompts and 
aids man to bring Ins external nature into subjection too, 
and harmony with the divine in him, in whatever system 
or formula it may be cmbod'e 1, is a "means of salvation" 
from evil. 

Sixjoxi). PRACTICAL. 

The hearty and intelligent conviction of these truths, 
with a realization of spirit communion, tends : 

1. To enkindle lofty desires and spiritual aspirations. 
To deliver from painful fears of death, and dread of im- 
aginary evils consequent upon, as well as to prevent in- 
ordinate sorrow and mourning for deceased friends. 

2. To give a rational and inviting conception of the 
after life to those who use the present worthily. 

3. To stimulate to the highest and worthiest possible 
employment of the present life, in view T of its moinen* 
tious relations to the future. 

4. To energize the soul in all that is good and eleva- 
ting, and to restrain the passions from all that is evil 
and impure. 

5. To prompt our earnest endeavors by purity of life. 
by unselfishness, and by purity of aspiration, to live con- 
stantly en-rapport with the highest conditions of Spirit- 
life and thou't, knowing that charity and goodness, puri- 
ty and holiness, precede happiness in all worlds. 

6. To stimulate the mind to the largest investigation, 
and the f re'est thou't on all subjects, especially on the vi- 
tal questions of truth and duty, that we may be qualified 
to judge for ourselves what is right and true. 



U DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES. 

7. To cultivate self-reliance and careful investigation 
by taking away the support of arbitrary authorities, and 
leaving each mind to exercise its own truth determining 
powers. 

8. To quicken all philanthropic impulses by emphasi- 
zing the truth of Universal brotherhood and sisterhood, 
and the duty of living for the good of all, under the en- 
couraging assurance that the progressed and exalted of 
our race, instead of idling away an eternity of inglorious 
ease, are encompassing us about as a great "cloud of 
witnesses," inspiring us to the work, and urging it for- 
ward to a great and a glorious issue. * * 



Life is intelligence, the spiritual essence ot the universe, 
and constitutes the Infinite God' which all mankind so intui- 
tively reveres, praises and adores. It is so-called causation, 
or that state of existance which moulds, develops and unfolds 
matter into form and heanty — resulting in the evolvenient of 
man. Man, is simply life or intcllegence individualized, and 
matter serves this purpose. Without this it would remain 
one universal God entity, and no diversification would be 
manifested. But as an individualized intcllegence it assumes 
various forms, and which is manifested thru the human spirit, 
the spirit exibiting characteristic formation of the individu- 
alized being, while the original soul or divine spark actuates 
or guides this external formation for an intellegent effect. * 



The soul is not born, it does not die, ami it was not produced 
from any one. Unborn, eternal, it is not slain tlio the body is 
slain, subtler than what is subtile, greater than what is great, 
sitting it goes far, sleeping it goes everywhere. The soul can- 
not be gained by knowledge, nor by understanding, nor by 
manifold science. It can be obtained by the soul by which it 
is desired. It reveals its own truths. HINDU. * 



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V HAT IS SPIRITUALISM? 



Spdutualism is a Science, with a practical Philosophy 

appealing* — First, to the senses by the absolute facts pre- 
sented, and the various phenomena given thru medium- 
ship. Then to the reason by its facts, and plain common 
sense statements of the truths presented before the in- 
vestigating mind: and to the inn r or soul nature, by 
teahcing morality and purity of life, and a consequent 
spiritual growth of the Max. 

The sacred writings of India, Egypt, and other East- 
ern countries, the Old, and the New Testament, all con- 
firm the statement — that Spiritualism is not new in the 
world, but has been known thru various phenomena since 
the earliest period of which man has preserved a record. 

The Spiritual manifestations of to-day are therefore in 
full accord with Ancient, and with more Modern history, 
and with the (so-called) Word of God ; as every truthful 
investigator must admit on perusing the pages of the Old 
or the New Testament. In fact, take from these books 
that which is spirit communication, and there would be 
nothing left from which immortality could be infered. 

S PI 1 J IT r ALI SM TE AC 1 1 ES 

that man is a life germ, from the bosom of the All Father 
and Mother, God, sent to the Earth to be born of woman, 
incarnated in a material body, in which to pass a state of 
progression, thereby gaining a distinct identity and indi- 
viduality, and thru earth experiences gained, be bett r 
prepared to enter a higher state or condition on return- 
ing to his true home in Spirit-land. It also teaches the 
certainty of spirit return, and of present conscious inter- 
course with loved friends and relatives who have passed 
thru the change called death; and also (the way being 
open to all) with other dwellers in the Spirit-world. 



hi what is spiritualism ? 

Spiritualists, therefore, believe * 
in spirit presence: Angel guides who watch over, aud as- 
sist the incarnate spirit in all its aspirations toward the 
true and good. In the presence of relatives and friends, 
loved ones, who, tho parted from earth-bodies, yet visit 
their homes, and if conditions are found, in various ways 
make their presence known. 

Believe in Inspiration and Impression. The power 
possessed by spirit guides and friends to impress their 
thon'ts and words, and inspire the mind with snch force 
that the medium will voice their ideas instead of his own, 
tho fully conscious when writing or speaking. 

Believe in the Trance, or the power of a spirit to con- 
trol and render a medium unconscious of locality or sur- 
roundings, and using his organs, voice tlie'r own thon'ts 
and words limited only by the medium's develop ement. 

Believe in Spirit influence as diffused thru healing me- 
diums by manipulation or laying on of hands, by magne- 
tizing water, or any other objects, therewith curing the 
Kick, and restoring the lame and deformed to Nature's 
true condition of health. 

Believe in Prayer: or the aspirations of the Soul for 
the true and the good ; the silent unexpressed thon'ts, or 
the vocal expression of the mind going out toward the 
Supreme, conveyed by spirit-friends, passing thru the 
spheres until it reaches that sphere from whence it may, 
thru the action of spirit-law, be answered. 

Believe in Repentance and Reformation ; meaning 
thereby to cease from wrong doing. Man as a spiritual 
being lives in moral freedom, is therefore responsible 
for ail his acts, and subject to the law of Compensation. 



* No iK. Many people confound the words faith and BELIEF, 
and use them as tho they had the same meaning. This is not 
tin- ease. Faith is a myth based upon Creed, Paul says ."Faith 
is the assurance of things hoped for, the proving of things 
not seen." That is things you cannot know. Belief is based 
upon facts, actual knowledge of THINGS seen or unseen; hence 
Spiritualists believe, because, having investigated they know 
w hereof they .-peak. 3 24 Si). 



WHAT IS SPIRITUALISM ? 17 

Under this law there is no escape for the wrong doer ; 
the penalty must be paid in full. Justice holds the scales 
and demands payment even unto the uttermost farthing. 
Nature says — obey and be happy; transgress, then suffer- 
ing, sorrow and repentance will surely follow. The pur- 
er the earth-life ; happier will be the home, and higher 
and brighter will be the state of the spirit on entering 
the life and home prepared in the Summer-land. 

Believe in Progression. Man, being a life-germ from 
the All Father's pure substance, must progress toward 
the source of his being, the fount of life and love: "for 
the birth of love preceeded the birth of man." Love for 
his brother and for humanity, causes man to reach down 
to thy lower states of earth-life, and endeavor to elevate 
his fellow man to a higher or more spiritual plane. An- 
gelic love prompts man to this course, and reaches clown 
to the lower states of spirit -life, and with an extended 
hand invites the repenting soul to leave the darker plane, 
and enter a higher state where light and truth prevails. 

Spiritualism Teaches 

that man builds or prepares his home and spirit condition 
during his probationary life on Earth. Born in Spirit- 
land, partaking in spirit of the source from whence he 
came; he is divine. Incarnated in a material body, he 
acquires personality, individuality and experience ; and, a- 
gain entering the Spirit-world thru the gate called death, 
(andtho ages may intervene,) progresses toward his true 
home, nearer, still nearer, his Father and Mother, God. 

Spiritualism, therefore, settles three questions of the 
greatest import to humanity. 

1. That life is continuous, and man, an immortal be- 
ing, exists beyond the grave. 

The phenomena of trance and materialization, proves 
this proposition ; aye, settles it beyond all cavil or doubt. 
Thousands have been made happy thru recognizing mate- 
rialized friends, thereby, having every doubt in regard 
to a future existance removed. 



18 WHAT IS SPIRITUALISM ? 

2. That each one commences spirit-life at the point 
where he or she drops the earth-form, the thread mt 
broken. A soul clothed with a substantial body, retains 
its individuality, and all the experiences of its earth-life. 

The teachings of spirits, who for ages have dwelt in 
the Spirit-world, as well as those who have but recently 
left the earth-life, fully substantiates this proposition. 
Thousands of investigating minds have listened to their 
teachings, as given thru the lips of controled media, and 
thousands yet unborn, will add knowledge to their belief 
in the life beyond. 

3. That there is no localized Heaven or Hell ; or even 
a place called Sheol ; that man's state as a spirit is a> his 
earth-life has been, and progression or spiritual unfold- 
ment attaches to all. * * 



In Spirit-land I now do dwell, 
I find no Heav'n, have found no Hell. 
The Spirit-sphere is to each one 
As good or evil they have done. 
"Within the rnind," so reads the law, 
"You evil love, or good adore," 
While yet on earth as mortals dwell, 
You win 3 7 our heav'n, or make your hell. 

Then let the law by Christna tau't, 
Guide ev'ry act, inspire each thou't; 
"As to yourself you'd have them do 
Example set," they'll learn from you. 
Need have no fear of future state, 
If thus with Truth and Good you waite. 
If by your neighbor you've done well, 
Your heaven's won, need fear no hell. 

The state called Heav'n, you there will find 

Is Truth and Good Stored in the mind; 

No local place with meets and bounds, 

Where'er is love, there Heav'n is found. 

'Tis Love that makes our spheres so bright, 

We live in Love's refulgent light, 

Joy P ■ ■ ■, and Hope, with Love doth dwell, 

For Lo\ E is Ileuv'n, but HATE is Hell. .; is 71;. 



flYflflS fiflD sohgs 

Circle, and For Social Singing, 



I X V (.) c A t i o n . 



Air — Pleyels Hym n . 

1. Spirit-friend, appear, appear, 
Talk with us when thou art here ; 
Minds rapport would have thee come, 
Tell us of thy spirit home. 

2. Spirit-friend, appear, appear. 
To each bosom draw thou near, 
Read the secrets of the soul, 
May the good each mind control. 

3. Spirit- friend, appear, appear, 

To us bring sweet words of cheer: 
Words of hope, of joy and love, 
Bring from thy bright home above. 

4. Spirit-friend, appear, appear, 
We give thee a list'ning ear; 
Truth and good from thee we seek — 
With us now would have thee speak. 

5. Spirit-friend appear, appear, 
Thee to meet we have no fear ; 
Teach us now to do His will, 

We may here our 'mission' till. 1 4 



When we leave the physical body we can only take with us 
the soul-wealth we have accumulated, and in that existance 
our happiness will depend entirely upon the amount of soul- 
wealth we have at our disposal. Soul-wealth is accumulated 
hy living the thruth ; by good thou'ts and act Lug good 

to every one instead of trying to take from every one that 
which feeds our selfishness. * 



HYMNS AND SONGS FOB CHICLE, 



THE ANGEL'S WELCOME. 



Air — Hendon. 



J. Welcome, angels pure and bright, 
Children of the living light ; 
Welcome to our homes on earth, 
Spirits of the glorious birth. 

2. Welcome messengers of God, 
Teaching not of anger's rod; 
Love for all earth's weary throng, 
Is the burden of your song. 

o. Come ye from the realms of light, 

Where the day knows not the night 
Where the gems of love alone, 
Are around your spirits thrown ? 

4. Now we joy to feel you near, 
Spirits of the loved and dear ; 
Chains of love around us twine, 
Gemmed with beauty, all divine. 

5 In our home again appear, 
Spirits from a higher sphere ; 
Guide our feet to realms above, 
To the courts of peace and love. 



The thou't of love predominates over evil. Love is the all- 
conquering power, and God is .Love. There can be no inhar- 
mony in the new temple of humanity, no discord, no envy, no 
evil thing can enter there, beeau.-e no one can pass thru those 
golden gates who is not puriiied from self. This temple is 
not built with human hand?; every stone sliail come to its 
place by spiritual sympathy ; which mean- Unit those spirit- 
ual principles of love, long-suffering, patience and non-resist- 
ance, which, thru all the ages, have been trampled under foot 
by self-seeking and coarse-minded people, shall rise and over 
turn and rule with a roil that i.^ stronger than iron, for these 
hidden principles, like magnetism ami electricity, are indeed 
»•< nsuming flres! 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. -1 

INVITATION HYMN. 



Air — Bo nn ie Boon, 

1. Ye spirit friends who oft do come, 
Appear this night in our dear home ; 
Bring peace and pleasure from above. 
And talk with those you here did love. 
Come mother dear, and sister too, 
Our father, brother, to our view ; 
Husband and wife, and children sweet, 
Come all with us, 'tis time to meet. 

2. Come uncle, aunt, and bosom friend, 
v )ur Circle now we will attend ; 
Come meet with us, and let us know, 

i )f that bright world to which we go — 
Of Heav'n, the spheres, how spirits liv. 
What God doth to Lis children give? 
Tell of the state that you are in, 
The way to live, if life we'd win. 

o. Come guardian spirits at our call. 
Our invitation is to all — 
To all on earth who will obey, 
To ail in Heav'n, who'll show the way — 
To all who good and truth would seek, 
And for this end have spirits speak, 
To all who look above in prayer, 
And wish to dwell with spirits there. 

4. We mortals pray that all may come, 

Whom we once knew in our earth home ; 
We call each one, come spirit-friend, 
We'll aid the lowest to ascend 
Where friends can meet, each other bless. 
And tind their home a place of rest, 
Of hope and peace, of joy and love, 
Sweet homes prepared in realms above. 

8 3 75. & 1 31 78. 



22 HYMNS AND SONGS FOI? CIRCLE, 

GOOD ANGELS COME IN. 



. They hover around us bright angels are near, 

From glory immortal they roam, 
Now fain would they enter, and dwell with us here. 

As guests would they come to our home. 
Then gladly we'll open the door of the soul. 

And bid the good angels come in, 
Invited they'll enter, the mind to control, 

'Twill help us progression to win. 

(Clio.) Let them come in, let them come m, 
Let the good angels come in, come in, 
Let them come in, let them come in, 

Good angles come in, 
Come in, come in, good angels come in. 

. How kindly our Father has sent them to keep. 

A watch o'er his children below, 
They're with us in slumber, their eyes never sleep. 

They're with us wherever we go. 
Then bid them come in, they are holy and pure, 

Their presence, how tenderly sweet. 
Ttie .songs we may sing, the pure spirits will lure. 

They'll aid us — the truth we will seek. 
. We feel they're around us, whenever we pray. 

Thy blessing, Oh Father, be giv'n. 
When by our example we light up the way, 

And point the lone brother to Heav'n. 
To comfort the lonely and strengthen the weak. 

Our mission of mercy and love; 
We thus with them bow at humanity's feet. 

They bear our petitions above. 
. Then bid them come in, open wide throw the door. 

Possession they surely will take, 
No matter how humble, no matter how poor. 

Their presence, our heaven will make. 
Il with us they tai rv. and with us they roam, 

They'll lighten our labors with love, 
And when tie- cles doth gather us home, 

Receive us in mansions abi • * * 1 3 7s. 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. 23 

COME. GENTLE SPIRITS. COME. 



A ik — OrUmvitte, 



1. Come, gentle spirits, to us now. 

Look on with tender eyes -. 
Touch your soft hand upon each brow, 
Sweet spirits from the skies. 

2. Come from your homes of perfect Light. 

Come from your silv'ry streams. 
Come from your scenes of joy more brigl 
Than we e'er know in dreams. 

3. Oil speak to us in gentle tones. 

Our souls are seeking now — 
A beauty like to that which shines 
Upon an angel's brow. 

4. Like star-beams shining on a sea 

Filled with brigt pleasent isles ; 
Whence sullen storms forever flee. 
Where heaven forever smiles. 

5. They come, and night is no more night. 

For sorrow's reign is o'er: 
Our souls have seen the ray of light, 
E'er shining from that shore. 



It is the duty of all to bravely battle against despondency 
or any morbid condition that points toward melancholy. It is 
wrong to look on the dark side of things, because hope, next 
to love, i- the most vitalizing, and life-sustaining agent that 
dwells in man. As long as the sick man bravely faces disseas 
with the determination to recover, allowing the sunshine oi 
hope to play around his soul, the chances are strongly in fa- 
vor of restoration to health. * 



24 HYMNS AND SONGS FOR CIRCLE, 

SPIRITS OF OUR LOVED ONES, COME. 



A ik — Hebron. 

1. Come, spirits of our loved-ones, come, 
Encircle us iii our earth home ; 

Brin^r hope and joy, and peace and love, 
From brighter spheres and homes above. 

2. Within our homes come now and rest. 
And may our souls be ever blessed 
With knowledge of your presence here, 
With vissions from yon brighter sphere. 

8. Come, loved-ones come, and with us stay. 
Oh, lead us, guide us, day by day: 
Our minds illume, our thou'fes inspire, 
And touch our lips with sacred lire. 

4. In us no love of evil find, 

ISTo thou't, no word, within the mind, 
That e'er our brother's soul will wound. 
Or sister's hope dash to the ground. 

5. To truth and good may we adhere, 
Our thou'ts inspired, our vision clear: 
Be firm and true, the neighbor's friend, 
The weak, the helpless, e'er defend* 

6. Where'er our words or works are found. 
May peace and hope and love abound. 
Then spirits of loved-ones will come. 

And dwell with us in our earth-home, i> 5 80. 



The Divine Spiritual Light will expose to your view all your 
sc'.iish deformities. Do not, tor this reason, go back into the 
darkness of Materialism, hut keep in the Lis>ht, and, by desire 
and effort, the deformities will disappear. * 



AND FOB SOCIAL SIXGING. 25 

HOW CHEERING THE THOU'T. 



Am — Edingbvrg. 



1. How cheering the thou't, that the angels of God, 
Do come to their friends on the earth they once trod ; 
Do leave the sweet joys of their mansions above, 

To breath o'er onr bosoms some message of love. 

2. They come when we wander, they come when we 

In mercy to guard us, whenever we stray ; [pray, 

A glorious band, their true witness is giv'n ; 
Encircling us here, are these angels of heav'n. 

3. They come in the morning, at evening they come, 
Impatient to lead some poor wanderer home ; 
Some brother release, on his spirit attend, 

And lay him to rest in the arms of his friend. 

4. They come with a blessing to cheer in that hour, 
When death o'er the body is claiming his pow'r, 
They'll strengthen the spirit as surely they guide, 
To beatiful mansions onr Father provides. 

5. We'll find there our loved-ones, around us they'll thr 
While praising our Father with rapturous song, [ong, 
Then gladly they'll greet us, no longer we'll roam, 
Forever with loved-ones "we'll iind a sweet home." 

* * 1 10 78. 



A noble thou't once embodied in words will live forever. 
It finds expression in all languages, thru all ages. The canvas 
fades away with time, and marble turns to dust, but a grand 
thou't survives the 'wreck of matter and the crash of worlds,' 
and glows with light divine thru'out the infinite icons of eter- 
nity. The "Golden Rule" and the "Ten Commandments," and 
especially the "New Commandment" that (Boudah, not) Je- 
sus gave to his disciples, ('Love-ye one-another,'; will radiate 
the souls of unborn millions of human beings long after Che- 
ops:(;and Jesus) are forgotten, and the mountains are leveled 
with the sea. * 



26 HYMNS AND SONGS FOR CIRCLE, 

A PRAYER FOR SPIRIT AID. 



Air — America. 



1. Our prayer Oh Father hear, 
May spirit-friends draw near, 

Each waiting soul. 
Give them the pow'r we pray. 
To guide our steps each day. 
Aud while on Earth we stay, 

Each mind control. 

2. May sister spirits come. 

And from their beauteous home, 
To Earth descend ; 

To cheer us with their love, 

And lift our thou'ts above — 

O'er lands unknown to rove, 

Their guidance lend. 

3. May brothers join the choir, 
Light truth's most holy fire, 

Upon the Earth ; 
Implant within each breast, 
A sacred, earnest zest, 
To search alone for rest, 

Where truth has birth. 

4. May souls unite in love, 
And draw them from above, 

To bless our race. 
From Earth to chase the night — 
And show the radiance bright, 
Of truth's Celestial-light. 

And saving grace. 

5. To Thee we'll give the praise, 
Thru all the endless days, 

Of life above. 
When joined with spirit-friends, 
Oft as a prayer ascends, 
The waiting soul attend, 

Tell of Thy love. * * 10 28 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. 

COME YE SPIRITS TRUE AND FAITHFUL. 



Air — Autumn. 



1. Come, ye spirits true and faithful, 

To our home, oh wend your way ! 
Bless us with your loving presence, 

Lead us onward day by day. 
Give, oh, give us peace and union, 

Feed our souls with love divine ; 
Sprinkle o'er us sparkling dew drops 

From the fount of life sublime. 

2. We are lonely, we are weary, 

Hungry, thirsty, sick and sore ! 
Rest and soothe, refresh, renew us ; 

Upward lead us, we implore. 
Never can we thrive without you, 

Life is dreary, dark and sad; 
But with loving angels near us, 

Earth is cheery, we are glad. 

3. Fold us in your arms, loved angels, 

And caress us as of yore ! 

Lift our thou'ts to heav'n's bright portals. 
Teach us of the Eden-shore. 

Fill our homes with joy and brightness- 
Keep our souls with love aglow ; 

Walking hand-in-hand with angels, 
Peace on Earth man soon shall know. 



Onward, ever onward, sweeps the mighty tide of human life 
bearing on its crested billows the hopes, the joys, the griefs 
and tears, of countless millions of souls. Grander and more 
god-like with each succeeding age, humanity is slowly but 
surely ascending the heights of being. Comparing the close 
of the first century of the American Republic with its begin- 
ing, in all things intelectual and spiritual, what imagination 
can encompass the unfoldments of the century to come ! * 



28 iiy;jns anu songs foi; circle, 

SPIRITS BRIGHT ARE EVER NIGH. 



1. Spirits bright are ever nigh, 
Coming from above the sky ; 
Bringing peace, and joy, and love, 
From the f ouut of truth above. 

(Cho.) "Weep no more, ye sons of earth, 
For the wrongs of mortal birth, 
They shall flee like morning dew - 
Love will every ill siibdfge.?' 

2. Hark! they callus; listen! "Now 
At our Father's feet we'll bow T , 
Seek His love, His aid implore ; 
Open now is heav'n's door. 

3. "Up and toil ye chosen ones, 

For Earth's poor and sinning sons, 
Bring them back by truth and love ; 
To the hope of joy above. 

4. " 'Till ye know your brothers won, 
Saved, become his Father's son, 
'Till your sister pure and fair, 

Of His love cau claim her share. 

5. "Rest not, sleep not by the way, 
Pause not 'till that happy day 
Dawns upon thy gladened eyes, 
With the radience of the skies." 

6. Spirits bright the chorus join, 
"Saved, the soul is pure, is Thine." 
Then will Earth and Heaven ring, 
While with joyful tones they sing — 

"Weep no more ye sons of Earth, 
Mortal wrongs can have no birth, 
Flown are they like morning dew. 
Love doth ev'ry ill subdue." * * 8 11) so. 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. %$ 

PRAYER AND PRAISE. 



Am — Days of Absence. 



1. Oh Thou Source of ev'ry blessing, 

Tune our lips to sing thy praise ; 
Let thy goodness never ceasing, 

Flow around us all our days. 
Teach us some melodious measure, 

Sung by spirit tongues above, 
Praise the Father, ev'ry pleasure, 

Comes from His unending love. 

2. We will chant a glor'ous sonnet, 

While our loved-ones with us roam. 
With our minds thus fixed upon it, 

Sing the glory's of our home, 
Sing of all the joys of heaven, 

Wand'ring from them tho we've been, 
Now to us truth's light is given, 

We are saved from death and sin. 

3. Unto Thee we are great debtors, 

We would now Thy servants be, 
Save us from the bonds of error, 

Lead our wand'ring thou'ts to thee. 
Prone to wander, yes, we feel it, 

Wander from our homes above, 
To our minds each day reveal it, 

Bind us now with truth and love. 

4. Thru our earth-life we win serve thee, 

Give Thy Cause each day and hour, 
Trusting that we ever shall be, 

Guided here by spirit pow'r. 
When on Earth our life is ended, 

Then, supported by our band, 
Thru their love be kindly tended, 

Find our home in Spirit-land. * * 1 17 75. 



30 HYMNS AND SONGS FOR CIRCLE, 

NEARER MY GOD TO THEE. 



Air — Bethany. 

1. Nearer, my God, to thee, 

Nearer to thee ! 
E'en tho it be a cross 

That raiseth me, 
Still all my song- shall be, 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 

Nearer to thee. 

2. Tho like a wanderer, 

The sun gone down, 
Darkness comes over me, 

My rest a stone : 
Yet in my dreams I'd be, 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 

Nearer to thee. 

3. Then let my way appear, 

Steps unto heav'n ; 
All that Thou sendest me 

In mercy giv'n : 
Angels do beckon me, 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 

Nearer to thee. 

4. Or, if on joyful wings, 

Cleaving the sky ; 
Sun, moon, and stars forgot, 

Upward I fly ; 
Still all my song shall be, 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 
Nearer, my God, to thee, 

Nearer to thee. 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. 31 

NEARER OH TRUTH TO THEE. 



Air — Bethany. 



1 . May I draw near to thee, 

Oh Truth to thee! 
Thru all my earth-life be 

From error free — 
Then will my study be 
To know still more of thee ; 
Draw near, oh Truth to thee, 

Nearer to thee. 

2. Come, Thou to me appear ; 

To me be giv'n, 
To walk in Wisdom's path — 

Within find heav'n. 
Send Knowledge then to me, 
His way will lead to thee, 
Nearer, oh Truth to thee, 

Nearer to thee. 

3. When my earth-work is done, 

They'll bid me come ; 
I shall their presence know, 

And with them roam. 
Then will I ever be, 
A servant unto thee, 
Dwell near, oh Truth, to thee, 

Nearer to thee. 

4. Again to Earth return, 

Thy message bring : 
And lead all willing souls 

Thy songs to sing. 
From all of error f rea ; 
We'll lead them unto thee : 
Nearer, oh Truth, to thee, 

Nearer to thee. 7 10 84. 



32 HYMNS AND SONGS FOK CIKCLK, 

INVOCATION, 



Am — Tains' Evening Hymn. 



1. Oh father, mother, guide or friend, 
E'en now to our earth-home descend ; 
From thy pure home, thy brighter sphere, 
Bring peace and hope our souls to cheer. 

2. Oh sister, brother, join our band, 
And lend to us a helping hand ; 

We call each one ; leave none behind, 
For in our home a place you'll find. 

3. We need thine aid ; our teachers be ; 
Thy dear loved forms we long to see ! 
Thy lips we'd press, thy features trace, 
Would stand before thee face to face. 

5. Inspire our thou'ts ; expand the mind ; 
That truth and good we e'er may find ; 
By love, by thee, be ever led ; 
Unto the Good may we be wed. 

5. To us our Father's blessing bring, 
United here his praise we'll sing ; 
When death doth call, in spirit free, 
We'll praise Him thru eternity. 

<5. With thee, once more to Earth we'll come — 
With love surround each dear-one's home ; 
Within the home our forms they'll see 
And thus we'll bless humanitv. 8 14 S2. 



Love is the panacea for all ills. It is more potent than gold, 
more binding than human law. In it lies the solution of all 
problems of right, and oi justice, of man's relation to proper- 
ty and to his fellow men. It is the only ruler in the universe 
that can be safely trusted with absolute power. The greater 
and more perfect its dominion, the more will justice prevail 
among men. * 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. S3 

INVITATION HYMN. 



Am — Autumn. 



1. Lead us loved-ones, gently lead us, 

Thru these scenes of pain and woe, 
Be our guides, O never fail us, 

As thru earth-life we may go. 
When temptation doth assail us, 

And from weakness we may fall, 
Be our strength, O then sustain us, 

Hear our prayer, come when we call. 

2. Spirit-friends be ever near us, 

Thru each hour of the day, 
And with truth and good reclaim us, 

When in devious paths we stray. 
Ever free our minds from error, 

Teach us now to love the good- 
Let us walk on Earth together, 
Feed our souls with angel's food. 

3. Then we'll know no pain or anguish, 

In the hour when death draws near, 
And our spirits cease to languish, 

Nor of death have servile fear — 
With an angel-band around us, 

Thus supported may we stand ; 
As our friends come forth to greet us, G 5 75. 

When we reach the Summer-land, 5 27 89. 



Would we get out of Spiritualism its purest joys and sweet- 
est delights, we must bring its higher teachings home to our 
souls, and practice them in our daily walk and conduct. There 
are heights upon heights, and depths upon depths, in our beau 
tiful philosophy, that many a believer in our facts hasn't the 
slightest idea of. He skims the surface ot Spiritualism with- 
out turning his gaze to the star-gemmed vault above, or ever 
sending a thou't down into its crystal depths below. The truly 
spiritual soul, drinks in those heavenly joys until his or her 
countenance shines as with the light of heaven. * 



?A hymns a xd songs for cikclh, 

DIRECT US THRU EARTH-LIFE. 
Air — Portuguese Rf/mn. 



PRELUDE, 



1. Direct ns, Good Angels, what course to pursue, 
We ever seeking the g©od and the true, 

() lead our mkitfs upward, we'll trust unto thee, 
By Truth thus directed, our steps ever be. 

PART— First. 

2. Come, pure loving angels, surround us each day, 
Direct all our footsteps and lighten our way, 
By minist'ring spirits instructed each night, 
Instructed and guided, we'll walk in the light. 

o. God's laws thus obeying, we're tau'.t how to live. 
To brother or sister full justice to give, 
Thru spirit communion, Truth's banner unfurl, 
Thus help the good angels to conquer the world. 

4. Your blessing our pathway may ever attend, 
Our labor not fruitless, but e'en to the end 
Of time to us given, for work in the field, 
An harvest abundant to Truth ever yield. ■ 

5. Win n freed from dominion of creeds that are lies, 
Men look for instruction, direct from the skies ; 
Will progress in wisdom, in virtue and love, 
Thus storing their treasures in mansions above. 

PART— Second. 

2. Come, spirit-friends guide us, attend at our call. 
As w x e go forth boldly, nor falter, nor fall — 
The way ever open, give light to the mind, 
This light e'er pursuing, the truth we may rind. 

3- Thus will we bo strengthened for labor in life. 
Escape all its turmoils, its vices and strife, 
One motive, one purpose, we alway would see, 
Our days give to labor for humanity. 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING, 

PART— Second, Continued. 



4. Give hope and true courage, the body make whole, 
Develope, we pray th e, both spirit and soul : 

O help us, sustain us, with strength from above, 
Deliver your message of truth and of love. 

5. Our time being over, our earth-labor done. 
The battle well fou't, and the victory won, 
The body returned unto Nature to rest, 

The spirit transported, will dwell With the blest. 
PART— Third. 

2. Attended by angels we'll come from our home. 
To visit our loved ones, on Earth with them roam ; 
We'll tell of its glory, of friends to them dear, 
Who with us inhabit that beautiful Sphere. 

3. We'll love and protect them in sickness and health, 
Thru poverty's snir* rings, when rolling in wealth, 
Bring peace and contentment, to dwell in the soul 
'Till spirit can body no longer control. 

4. Their spirits we'll cherish, and with rapid flight 
Convey to those mansions where God giveth light, 
'Well done faithful servant.' will sound in your ear. 
Good deeds to your neighbor, to greet you appear. 

5 Now parents and children, and friends ever true, 
Who passed on before, will appear to your view, 
They'll joyfully meet you, uniting their band. 
Will welcome yon home in the bright Summer-land. 

4 22 76. & 5 24 89. 



The concentration of our forces within our beings forms the 
nucleus of spiritual power. No force in nature can be util- 
ized until it is concentrated and under control in some instru 
ment. When a force is not under control it becomes a destruc 
live power. 

Divine forces flow iu to strengthen Divine Purposes; and 
physical immortality will be possible when all our works are 
divine. Nov/, at best, Divine Force only finds transient lodge 
ment in the most advanced of the raca. * 



**6 IIYMXS AXI> SONGS FOR CIRCLE, 

FATHER, GOD AND KING. 



Air — Eve ning Hy i m n . 



1. To Thee, our Father, God and King, 
Would we in spirit praises sing : 
We'd seek for aid, Oh Father, Friend, 
For on Thy love we now depend. 

2. To spirit-guides our hand we'd give, 
With us we'd ever have them live ; 
Be tau't the way, the true and good, 
Receive from them our spirit's food. 

3. To earth-life friends we'd show the way 
To live, to progress day by clay ; 

From higher spheres with them we'd learn, 
To know the right, the wrong discern. 

4. May Truth our ev'ry act control, 
His precepts store within the soul ; 
Thus guided, led, by truth and love, 
We'd ever seek our home above. 

5. Oh, God, our Father, friend and guide, 
For all Thou ever will provide : 

Thy love we seek, Thine aid implore, 
O guide us, feed us from thy store. 

6. When all our work on Earth is done, 
Aud o'er ourselves the vict'ry's won ; 
May we with guides and spirits bright, 
Thy praises sing in realms of light. 

7. From thence again our earth-friends seek, 
Of thy great love and wisdom speak : 
And gently lead them by thy love, 

Away from Earth to homes above. <5 4 84. 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. B7 

PRAYER AND PRAISE. 10's. 



1. To thee, our God, our thou'tsand voice we raise 
Id fervent prayer, in sweeter songs of praise. 
From thee, thru spirit-guides, we aid implore, 
To thee all praise both now and evermore ! 

2. Thy children, here upon this Earth we live. 
To all, we pray, thy choicest blessings give ; 
Aid us while yet within the form we stay — 
Our homes prepare in realms of endless day. 

3. With angel-guides from day to day we'd walk} 
Thy will we'd learn ; may they inspire our thou't. 
With them we'd talk of heaven and of Thee; 
Their willing pupils we would ever be. 

4. Each hour of time may we in good employ, 
Each day bring forth a new-found source of joy ; 
Each week bring some good angel to our aid, 
Each month reveal the progress we have made. 

5. Each year may we in love, in goodness grow, 
Each score of years a further progress show ; 
As years roll by our homes in heav'n adorn, 
Old age will see our resurrection-morn. 

6. If thru each hour, each day, each month or week, 
Our angel-guides and loving-friends we seek, 
With them, in brighter homes above we'll dwell, 
And with them sing, "He doeth all things well." 

7. With them, again to our dear loved-ones come, 
On Earth, again with them to talk and roam ; 
We'll teach them all we've learned in homes above, 
Make homes on Earth resound with songs of love. 

1 30 84. 5 28 89. 



Man's future happiness will depend on his spirituality, hu- 
manity, morality etc., attained in this life. Social standing 
or power is only of value when accompanied by spiritual pu- 
rity of thou't and act. * 



Z$ HYMNS AND SONGS FOE CIRCLE, 

THE SPIRIT LAND. 



Air — Aid (J Lang Syne. 

1. O could your eyes be made to see ? 

The glories of that land, 
Where friends departed now can be, 
Each with their spirit band. 

2. What raptures would your spirit feel 

Tho clothed in mortal form, 
If to your eyes we could reveal, 
The beauties of our home. 

3. The waters pure that there do flow, 

The fields of living green, 
The flowers and trees that ever grow. 
Would by your eyes be seen. 

4. But mortal eyes cannot behold, 

Nor mortal mind conceive, 
The smallest part cannot be told, 
Nor would the mind believe. 

5. But death will soon your spirit free, 

From Earth your mind release, 
AVith spirit eyes you then can see 
The scenes of Paradise. 

6. You with your spirit-friends can live, 

In Eden's beauteous bowers, 
A mansion unto each He'll give, 
Adorned with trees and flowers. 

7. Here love and joy will ever reign, 

The soul find peace and rest, 
Return, its friends on Earth reclaim, 

To dwell among the blest. 7 14 75 



The precepts of the law may be comprehended under these 
three points : To live honestly, to hurt no man willfully, and 
to render every man his due .-ARISTOTLE, (Before CsesarJ 384. 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. 39 

OUR HOMES ABOVE. 



Aik — No Sorrow There. 



1. Come ye wlio love the Good, 

And let your joys be known ; 

Join in a song with sweet accord. 

While we are marching home. 

(Cho-) There'll he no sorrow there, 

Where all is peace and love, 
Sweet joy and bliss His children share. 
In homes prepared above. 

2. Let those no tribute bring, 

Who never knew His love, 
Let children of our Father sing, 
Of joys in komes above. 

3. The God that rules on high 

Our Father, and our guide, 

To all, He ever will draw nigh, 

And homes for us provide. 

4. There we shall see our friends, 

And ever with them roam, 
Where fruits and flowers ever lend, 
Their fragrance to our home. 

5. E'en now, before we rise 

To that immortal state, 
The thou't of homes above the skies. 
Should constant joys create. 

6. Then let our songs resound, 

Sing of the bye-and-bye, 
When with our loved ones we are found, 
In happy homes on high. 2 7 78. 

The power for coercion in matters relating to mind, is but 
slightly recognized in the United States, and is everywhere 
rapidly declining. This is a sure indication of advancing in- 
teliegence among the people. Wherever priestcraft reigns , 
superstition and ignorance hold high carnival. * 



W HYMNS AND SONGS FOR CIRCLE 

LIGHT IS BREAKING. 



Air — Goodwin . 



1. The morning' light is breaking — 

The darkness disappears, 
And men on earth are waiting, 

For light from spirit-spheres ; 
Each ship from o'er the ocean, 

Brings news our sonls to cheer, 
Of people in commotion, 

Prepared the truth to hear. 

2. Of men who good are seeking-, 

From spirit-spheres above, 
Of women who are willing, 

To speak the words of love ; 
That lead mankind from error, 

From care, from pain and sin. 
And make his earth-life better, 

By truth received within. 

3. Now all may lift their voices, 

And join the angel's song, 
While truth and good rejoices 

With man, o'er freedom won — 
He knows his soul's immortal, 

God giveth life to man, 
When death doth ope' the portal, 

He'll enter spirit-land: 

4. Our time will soon be over, 

And death will by us stand, 
But we shall live forever, 

With friends in Summer-land. 
Those friends who oft do meet us, 

And would with us remain, 
Will surely come and greet us, 

With, '-Welcome home again.'' 



AND FOB SOCIAL SINGING. 41 

SWEET BYE-AND-BYE. 



1. There's a beautiful land over there, 

Which is near, tho it seemeth afar; 
On its hills, in its valleys so fair, 

We will meet those who've gone on before, 
(Repeat.) In the sweet bye-ancl-bye, 

We will meet on that beautiful shore. 

2. On that beautiful shore we will dwell, 

With our friends in their mansions so bright : 
And the fruits of earth's labors we'll tell, 

As we progress in truth and in light. 
In the sweet bye-and-bye, 
We will dwell on that beautiful shore. 

3. On that beautiful shore we will know 

All those loved-ones who guarded us here — 
Those who guided our footsteps below, 
Leading upward to a higher sphere. 

In the sweet bye-and-bye, 

We'll them know on that beautiful shore. 

4. On that beautiful shore will be found 

All those treasures we've laid up in store ; 
And our homes with sweet songs will resound, 
A< with friends we rejoice evermore. 
In the sweet bye-and-bye, 
We'll rejoice on that beautiful shore. 

5. On that beautiful shore Ave will sing 

All our songs of pure joy with the blest; 
And to loved-ones on Earth we will bring 
All the treasures of peace and of rest. 
In the sweet bye-and-bye. 
We w x ill sing on that beautiful shore. 
<;. On that beautiful shore we will praise 
The All-Father who dwelleth above, 
For the progress we've made in earth's days, 
And the bountiful gift of His love. 

In the sweet bye-and-bye, 10 1 82. 

We'll Him praise on that beautiful shore. 



42 HYMNS AXD- SONGS FOK ClRGIJSj 

THAT NEW OLD STORY. 



Aik — I Live For Those Who Love Me. 



1. I love to tell the story, 

Of unseen things above r 
Of angels and their glory r 

Our Father's boundless love. 
I oft repeat the story, 

Because I know 'tis true, 
It satisfies my longings. 

As nothing else can do. 

2. I love to tell the story, 

To all who'll stop to hear r 
Of friends who &well in Glory, 

Y.-t can to them appear. 
Then listen to this story, 

I now would tell to thee, 
My dear-ones out from Glory, 

Can come and talk with me. 

3. Again I'll tell the story ; 

More wonderful it seems, 
Than all the golden fancies, 

Of all our pleasent dreams, 
'Tis true, this dear old story, 

Tome it is so sweet, 
To know in future Glory, 

We there our friends shall meet. 

4. You then can tell the story, 

When o'er the Earth you roam, 
Can tell of all the glory, 

Surrounds your spirit home. 
You'll love to tell the story 

Of all the happy throng, 
Of trees, and flowers in Glory, 

Of birds with sweetest song. 



AND YOU SOCIAL SINGING, 13 

5. Can tell this new old story, 

That man can never die; 
Tho seeking for earth's glory, 

Must live above the sky. 
One* more repeat the story. 

Our Father's boundless love. 
Has with our friends in Glory, 

Prepared our homes above. * * 12 30 77. 



OVER THERE, OVER THERE. 



1 Oh, thinlv of a home over there, 
By the side of the river of light, 
Where the spirits immortal and fair, 
Are robed in pure garments of white. 

(Cho.) Over there, over there, 

Oh think of a home over there, 
Over t'ure, over there, over there, 
( )h think of a home over there. 

2. Oh think of those friends over there, 

Who before us have journeyed above, 
Of the songs that they breathe on the air, 
In their homes in those mansions of love. 

3. Oh think when we meet over there, 

With my loved-ones forever I'll rest, 
Then away from all sorrow and care, 
I shall dwell in the land of the blest. 

4. I'll soon be at home over there, 

For the end of my journey I see, 
Many dear to my soul over there, 
Are watching and waiting for me. 

5. My mansion's prepared over there, 

Yet again o'er the Earth I shall roam, 
With those loved ev'ry joy will I share, 

'Till gathered with me in my home. * * 2 2 78. 



44 HYMNS AXD KOXGS Full CIRCLK, 

WHAT I LIVE FOR. 



1. I live for those who love rue, 

Whose minds are kind and true. 
The home that's just above me, 

And waits my spirit too. 
For ail the ties that bind me, 
To friends I see around me, 
For duties here assigned me, 

And good that I may do. 

2. I live to hold communion, 

With all that is divine, 
To feel there is a union 

'Twixt Nature's soul and mine. 
To profit by affliction, 
Reap truths from fields of fiction, 
And wiser from conviction, 

Help on each grand design. 

8. I live to hail that season, 

By gifted minds for -told, 
When men shall live by r ason; 

And not alone for gold. 
When mothers are respected , 
The wife with love invested, 
And children all are blessed, 

With love that grows not cold. 

4. I'll live again in Heaven, 

O'er Earth with angels roam, 
See men God's laws obeying, 

As learned in Nature's tome. 
All wrong will then be righted. 
Each mind by truth be lighted. 
And spirit-friends invited, 

Will dwell within your home. * * 12 2 77. 



Intelligence is the governing power of all effects, whether 
individual or universal; but, -blind prejudice, superstition 

and bigotry, lire mostly due" to ignorence. * * 



a>;d for social staging. 45 

THE STREAM OF LIFE. 



1. Oh, have yon not heard of a beautiful stream. 

That flows thru our Father's land 9 
Its waters are bright, in the heavenly light, 
And ripple o'er golden sand. 

(Cho.) Oh, seek that beautiful stream, 

Oil, seek that beautiful stream - 
Its waters so free are flowing for thee. 
Oh, seek that beautiful stream. 

2. With musical sound doth it wander along 

Thru fields ever clotlfd with green, 
Where songs of the blest, in their, haven of rest. 
Float soft on the air serene. 

3. Its fountains are deep, and its waters are pure 

And sweet to the weary soul; 
It flows from the source of the Spirit alone, 
Oh, come where its bright waves roll. 

4. Oh, who will not drink of that beautiful stream, 

And dwell on its peaceful shore? 
The Spirit says-* 'Come, all ye weary ones home, 
And wander in grief no more. 

5. Your home you will find near that beautiful stream, 

'Mid trees and flowers you'll roam ; 
Your loved-ones are found, where its waters abound. 
E'en now they're calling-"Come home." * * 11 1 82. 



Thousands of men (women too) breathe, move and live, pass 
off the stage of life, and are heard of no more. Why? They 
do not a particle of good in this world, none were blessed by 
them, not a line they wrote, not a word they spoke could be 
recalled, and so tbey passed away, and their light went out in 
darkness, and they were remejubered no more than the insect 
of yesterday. Live for something, Be not a mere machine. 
Leave behind you in the thou'ts of the people a monument 
that the storms of time cannot destroy. Good deeds will siiine 
brightly on Earth, and adorn your homes in Heaven. * * 



4tf HYMNS AND SONGS FOR CIKCLR, 

SEVERED SOULS. 



1. Remember, love, remember, 

The days that's past and gone, 
For nothing should e'er sever, 

Two sonls that are but one. 
What tho by Death we're parted , 

Our spirits still are free, 
If sad, or e'er down-hearted, 

Thy love will come to thee. 

2. Now, other friends are 'round thee, 

And other's thou'ts are thine, 
No other soul hath found thee, 

So pure and true as mine. 
Then think how sad and lonely, 

My waiting soul must be, 
Which, while it waits, thinks only 

Loved one of thee, of thee. 

3. Yet do not think I doubt thee, 

I know thy truth remains, 
Thou would'st not live without me 

For all the world contains. 
I am the star that guides thee, 

Across life's troubled sea, 
Whate'er of life betides thee, 

Thy soul still turns to me. 

4. We know our hopes were blighted, 

By Death's relentless hand : 
If not on Earth : — United 

We'll be in Spirit-land. 
For when we meet up yonder, 

Upon the Shining-shore, 
As one we'll praise the Father, 

United evermore. • * * 1 H 78. 



He kind to your friends, that you may keep them; but, be 
kind to your enemies, that they may become your friends. — 
Tiialks, (Before Csesar.) 640. * 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. 

THE IMMORTAL HOME. 



Am — Lily Dale. 



1, From spirit home, from beauty's bowers. 

When th'soul iu silence dwells ; 
Sweet echoes come, with tlr breath of flowers. 
Like th' voice of evening bells. 

(Cho.) O brother! O sister! loved, joyous, free. 
We will walk hand-in-hand, 
To that beautiful laud, 
'Till its golden shores we see, 

2. There love's true light will ever glow, 

And hope immortal beam ; 
In rippling song pure waters flow 
From life's exhaustless stream. 

8. There lillies grow of purest white, 
And fragrant flowers bloom, 
There we shall walk in radient light, 
And breath their sweet perfume. 

4. On this golden shore our loved-ones stand 

And watch with eager eyes, 
Sweet voices call, "Come, join our band 
In homes beyond the skies." 

5. Then let us sing of joys above 

While here on Earth we roam, 
And let us walk in truth and love 

To our Immortal Home. * * 10 10 80. 



Thomas Paine lived a long, laborious and useful life. The 
world is better for his having lived. For the sake ot truth he 
accepted hatred and reproach for his portion; and- he ate the 
bitter bread of sorrow- His friends (so-called) were untrue to 
him, because he was true to himself, and true to them. He 
lost the respect of what is called society, but he kept his own. 
His life is what the (theological) world calls failure; but what 
history (present and future) calls success. 



48 hvmxs- axd &ax(w ran ctnci.K? 

AWAY WITH SORROW. ANJ> CARE. 



Lir — Portland. 



1. Away with our sorrow and care, 

We soon shall recover our home ; 
Our loved-ones to us will appear, 

The clay of deliverance come : 
From Earth we shall quickly remove, 

And enter that haven of love, 
The home that our life has prepared, 

A home in those mansions above. 

2. Our sorrow will he at an end, 

When raised by that life giving birth 
We to that sweet-home can ascend, 

Leave sorrow and care to the Earth. 
We'll meet with loved-friends over there, 

Forever with them we may roam, 
And all their great joys we shall share, 

The v 11 greet us and welcome us home. 

3. From thence we will come to the Earth, 

The sorrowing poor we will see, 
Well prove to the mortal — by birth 

Immortal the spirit must be. 
When suffring with sorrow and pain, 

Well come on our mission of love, 
The spirit we then will sustain, 

Conduct it to mansions above. * * 2 3 78. 



The tiniest daisy that smiles so sweetly at onr feet, 'nves its 
existance to the patient pushing upward of the small germ 
against all the obstacles of soil and stone; and, were it con- 
scious, it might tell a tale of daily difficulty and danger stur- 
dily met and bravely overcome. 

Kven so is it with human life; there is no excellence without 
hard, persistent, unremitting toil, and there can be no growth 
without daily striving after the Ideal— striving, tn which all 
thou't of self is lost In love for others. * 






AND FOK SOCIAL SINGIXG, 49 

OUR HAPPY HOMES. 



1. We've happy homes above the sky, 
Where spirit forms can never die. 
There sin nor sorrow e'er can come 
To mar the pleasure of our home. 

Happy home, happy home, 
To mar the pleasure of our hom«s 

2. Our home's adorned with fruit and flowers, 
And birds do sing in rose-lined bowers, 
'Mid mossy walks, and cheering breeze, 
Enjoy our home among the trees. 

Happy home, happy home, 
Enjoy our home among the trees, 
o. We oft do come to homes on Earth, 
To hope and joy we there give birth, 
Invited guests, we ne'er would roam, 
We'd ever stay within your home. 

Happy home, happy home, 
We'd ever stay withi n your home. 

4. Your joys we share, relieve your pain, 
We cure the sick, nor work in vain — 
When earth-life's cares do o'er you come, 
'Tis then we're found within your home. 

Happy home, happy home, 
'Tis then we're found within your home. 

5. Soon in our home you'll lincl your rest, 
Where friends can meet, each other bless, 
We wait, we help, your earth-work do, 
Within our home, we wait for you. 

Happy home, happy home, 
Within our home, we wait for you. 
i). From thence we'll come, to Earth return, 
Thus prove the truth each soul should learn ; 
If here you dwell in peace and love, 
You'll find your home— Sweet-home above. 

Happy home, happy home, 12 27 77. 

You'll find your home — Sweet home above. 



50 HYMNS AND SONGS FOK CI K CLE. 

CHILDREN IN HEAVEN. 



Ant — The Last Hose of Summer. 



1. Not a bud there in Heaven 

Alone's left to bloom, 
They're received by good angels, 

Away from earth's gloom ; 
To grow, there in His mansions 

He gives to them beds, 
While on angelic bosoms, 

They pillow their heads. 

2. Some are cast from the bosom 

Where they are not loved, 
They are met by kind nurses 

When carried above. 
Tho' transplanted thus early, 

To air that is pure, 
Loving fathers and mothers. 

They there will sec iro. 

3. A Rose Bud was asked for, 

On Earth it did bloom, 
It so fondly was nurtured 

The home did perfume ; 
It was cherished and cultured, 

With care and control — 
Thus entwining its tendrils 

Around ev'ry soul. 

\. But this rose could not live in 

The soil of your Earth, 
Tho 'twas tended and watered, 

'Twas subject to dearth, 
By disease 'twas transplanted, 

It surely did need, 
That a soil more congenial, 

Its nature should feed. 



AXD FOR SOCIAL SINGING. 51 

. If again in jour bosom 

You'd have them repose, 
Grow no weeds in your garden, 

Plant only the rose — 
With pure love and with meekness, 

With truth and good will ; 
He then soon will employ you 

His garden to till. 5 16 75. 



THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER. 



1. Shall we gather at the river, 

With our spirit-friends above ; 
With its crystal tide forever, 
Flowing by their homes of love? 

(Cho.) Yes, we'll gather at the river, 

The beautiful, the beautiful river, 

Gather with our friends at the river, 

That flows by their homes of love. 

2. On the margin of the river, 

Walking in its silver spray, 
We'll enjoy its beauty ever, 
Thru the happy golden day. 

3. Ere we reach this shining river, 

Must we lay the body down, 
Love, our spirit will deliver — 
And provide for us our home. 

4. Soon we'll reach this shining river, 

Then our pilgrimage will cease, 
And our happy soul may ever 
Hear the melody of peaee. 

5. For us waiting at the river, 

All our dear loved friends will be ; 
Hear them singing — "Welcome ever, 
To our homes we welcome thee." * 



52 ITY^IXS AND K()?x(i'S FOE CIKCLE, 

SWEET CIRCLE HOUR. 



An: — Sv:eH Hour of Praye 



1. Sweet circle, hour! Sweet circle hour!' 
[ love the harmonizing pow'r 
Thy ministrations oft impart, 
To weary brain, and fainting heart. 
In seasons of distress and srie.f, 
My soul has often found relief. 
And oft escaped the tempter's pow'r, 
By thy return sweet circle hour. 

2 Sweet circle hour . f Sweet circle hour I 
Oh blessed boon ! Oh heavenly dow'r ! 
To needy ones by angels bron't, 
Net stained with blood, with blessing firon't; 
With blessings that like dews from heav'n, 
Unto our waiting souls are giv'u. 
As thirsty land welcomes th'show'r, 
I welcome thee, sweet circle hour. 

3. Sw r eet circle hour! Sweet circle hour!. 
Oh fairest plant from spirit's bow'r; 
Transplanted on this Earth to bloom, 
And fill it with thy sweet perfume : 
And from thy fragrant leaves exhale, 
A healing balm for ev'ry ail- 
Laden with fruit of spirit pow'r. 

I cherish thee, sweet circle hour. 

4. Sweet circle hour ! SWeet circ'e hour ! 
I still shall need thy healing pow'r : 
When by my soul's clairvoyant sight, 
I view my home, and take my flight— 
I still shall haunt this loved retreat, 
Where I my friends on Earth may greet. 
And cherish still that heav'nly dow'r, 
By angels giv'n, sweet circle hour. 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. 

SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER. 



Air — Stceet Circle Hoar. 



1. Sweet hour of 'prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! 
That calls me from a world of care, 

And bids me in my earthly home 

To make my wants and wishes known. 

By trial and temptation riv'n, 

My soul found help direct from Heav'n, 

And oft escaped the tempter's snare 

By thy return sweet hour of prayer. 

2. Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! 
Thou'lt upward mv petitions bear, 

To homes of joy, of peace and rest, 
From whence they come, my soul to bless. 
My voice I'll raise to them above, 
Believe their word, and trust their love, 
I'll lighten thus my ev'ry care, 
With loved-oues meet in th'hour of prayer. 

3: Sweet hour of prayer! Sw T eet hour of prayer! 
1 1 shall thy consolation share ; 
Till from this body I am free 
I'll ever keep my trust in thee. 
This robe of flesh I'll drop, and rise 
To realms of love above the skies ; 
I'll know no pain nor sorrow there, 
Yet ne'er forget the hour of prayer. 

4. Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! 
I may thy pure white garments wear — 
When with clairvoyant sight I view 
My home, its fruits and flowers too : 
It will rejoice my grateful soul 
To know I can return, control — 
And bring to all who seek to share, 2 10 78 

An answer to each fervent prayer. * * 6 9 89 



51 HYMNS AND SONGS FOR CIBCLK, 

THE EVERGREEN SHORE. 



1. This world of strife is not our home, 

We're bound for the Evergreen shore ; 
That land of beauty, where loved ones have gone 
To rest, they'll sorrow no more. 

(Cho.) Rest, rest, forever at home, 

Where pain and distress shall be o'er, 
We yearn to be free, in bright realms to 
Our home on the Evergreen-shore, [roam, 

2. They beckon ns our way along, 

We press for the Evergreen-shore ; 
We soon shall be with that heavenly throng, 
Where parting will be no more. 

3. There fadeless flowers ever bloom, 

In paths on the Evergreen-shore, 
Where sickness and pain, bereavement and gloom, 
Shall mar our repose no more. 

4. Under that bright Celestial-dome, 

We'll dwell on the Evergreen-shore ; 
We'll praise th' All-Father who guided us home, 
We'll praise Him for evermore. * * 



BUILDING FOR ETERNITY. 



1. We're building in sorrow or joy, 
A temple the world may not see, 
Which time cannot mar or destroy, 
We build for Eternity. 

(Cho. We are building every day 

A temple the world may not see, 
Building, building every day, 
Building for Eternity. 

t. Ev'ry thou't we have ever had, 
Its own little place has filled, 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. 55 



Every deed we've done,-good or bad, 
Is a'stone in the temple we build. 

3. Ev'ry word that so lightly falls, 

Giving some soul a joy, or pain, 
Will shine on our temple's pure walls, 
Or ever its beauty stain. 

4. Are you building for truth alone, 

Are you buildiug in hope and love 5 
A temple your spirit will own 
In the City of Light above? 



DREAMING TO-NIGHT. 



Air — Te nting To-night. 

1 . We're dreaming to-night of the loved-ones dear 

Gone to the Summer-land ; 
We pine for the smiles and the tones so sweet, 
The clasp of a gentle hand. 

(Cho.) Weary are our souls as we gather to-night, 
Sighing o'er the broken chain, 
Longing for the gift of a clearer sight, 

To see our loved again ; 
Dreaming to-night, dreaming to-night, 
Dreaming of the loved-ones dear. 

2. We're dreaming to-night of the loved-ones dear, 

Yonder a vacant chair 
Seems filled with a form, belov'd and crowned, 
With a halo of silv'ry hair. 

3. We're dreaming to-night of the loved-ones dear; 

Many a beaming face 
Of friends and companions, our fancies woo 
To its old accustomed place. 

4. We're dreaming to-night of the loved-ones dear, 

The land where they now roam, 
Ere long we shall meet, be welcomed up there, 
In their bright Celestial home.— * * 



56 HYMNS AXD SONGS FOR CIRCLE, 

THE HOME OF THE SOUL. 



1. I will sing .you a song of that beatifnl land. 

The far away home of the soul ; 
Where no storms ever beat on its glittering strand, 

While the years of Eternity roll. 

While the years of Eternity roll, 
Where no storms ever beat on its glittering strand.. 

While the years of Eternity roll. 

2. Oh, that home of the soul, in my visions and dreams, 

Its bright jasper walls I can see, 
'Till I fancy but thinly the veil intervenes, 

Between that fair city and me. 

Between that fair city and me. 
'Till I fancy but thinly the veil intervenes, 

Between that fair city and me. 

3. Oh, how sweet it will be in that home of the soul, 

So free from all sorrow and pain ; 
In its mansions to rest, and its beauties behold, 

To meet one-an other again. 

To meet one-another again, 
In its mansions to rest, and its beauties behold, 

To meet one-another again. 

4. To our homes on the Earth, to our loved-ones we'll 

Bring message of hope and of love, [come, 

Prove to all there's no death, they shall live in that 

Prepared in those mansions above. [home. 

Prepared in those mansions above, 
Prove to all there's no death, they shall live in that 

Prepared in those mansions above. [home, 

* * 4 20 99 



Who are the men whom the world delighteth to honor? Cer- 
tainly not the millionaires; the world is not at the trouble of 
preserving a catalogue ol their names— "the rieh man died 
m\i\ was buried;" What more has society to say about him? * 

(The future will say— Return, and re-pay all that which yon 
.cm mod by koi;in<; humanity. "So mote it be") 






AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. 57 

THOU WHO ART WEARY OF SIN. 



1. Flee as a bird to tne mountain 

Thou who art weary of sin, 
Come to the clear flowing fountain, 
Where all may wash and be clean. 
Fly, for the avenger is near thee ! 
Call, and the angels will hear thee ! 
They on their bosoms will bear thee, 
Thou who art weary of sin, 
Oh ! thou who art weary of sin. 

2. Kind angels from heav'n will favor, 

Those who are seeking control 
From sin. Thou canst be thy own saviour, 

Casting it out from thy soul. 
Then haste thee, the hours are flying, 
Spend not the moments in sighing, 
Cease from your sorrow and crying, 

Thou who from sin will depart, 
Oh! thou who from sin will depart. 

3. They will protect thee forever, 

Ever thy spirit will cheer, 
They will forsake thee? No, never! 

Sheltered so tenderly here. 
They will uphold thee, and strengthen 
In the time of fierce temptation, 
Then, work for thy soul's progression, 

Thou who art loved, and so dear, 
Oh! thou who art loved, and so dear, 

4. They will relieve thee from sorrow, 

And wipe ev'ry falling tear, 
For bright will be the to-morrow, 

Thy spirit be saved from all fear, 
With sin thou ever hast striven, 
All thy worst foes are forgiven, 
Thon'lt dwell with the angels in Heav'n, 
The weary can ever rest there, 
For the weary can ever rest there- * 



58 HYMXS AND SONGS FOR CHICLE, 

WHEN THE MISTS ARE CLEARED AWAY. 



1. When the mists have rolled in splendor 

From the beauty of the hills, 
And the sunshine, warm and tender, 

Falls in kisses on the rills ; 
We may read Love's shining letter 

In the rainbow of the spray ; 
We shall know each other better, 

When the mists have cleared away. 
(Cho.) We shall know, as we are known. 
Never more to walk alone, 
In the dawning of the morning, 
When the mists are cleared away. 

2. If we err in human blindness 

And forget that we are dust ; 
If we miss the law of kindness 

When we struggle to be just ; 
Snowy wings of peace shall cover 

All the anguish of to-day, 
When the weary watch is over, 

And the mists have cleared away. 

3. When the silver mist has veiled us 

From the faces of our own, 
Oft we deem their love has failed us, 

And we tread our patli alone — 
We should see them near and truly, 

We should trust them day by day, 
Neither love nor blame unduly, 

If the mists were cleared away. 

4. When the mists have ris'n above us, 

As our Father knows his own, 
Face to face with those who love us, 

We shall know as we are known. 
Love, beyond the orient meadows 

Floats the golden fringe of day ; 
Hand in hand we'll bide the shadows, 

'Till the mists have cleared away. 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING, 50 

OUR DAYS ARE GLIDING BY. 



Air — The Shining Shore. 



1. The clays are gliding swiftly by, 

That are to earth-life given, 
We should improve them as they fly, 

To make a home in Heaven : 
For here we tind a willing band 

Of friends who have crossed over, 
To us they'll lend a helping hand, 

To us our needs discover. 

2. We know that Death to us is sent 

Our ties on Earth to sever, 
The body was to spirit lent, 

Death claims it now forever. 
Our spirit freed from his embrace, 

Must with our guides pass over 
To Spirit-land, there And the place, 

Our earth-life will discover. 

3. With friends we loved we there may meet, 

Or near the earth ma} r wander, 
Rejoice in light, in darkness weep, 

O'er time we here did squander. 
For now the days have glided by, 

That were to earth-life given, 
What use we've made as they did fly, 

Is known alone in Heaven. * * 6 10 75. 



BENEDICTION. 



km— Evening Hymn. 



We'll praise the Father here below, 
For from his hands all blessings flow, 
When joined with those we here did love, 
We'll praise Him in* our homes above. 6 16 89. 



60 HYMNS AND SONGS FOR CIRCLE, 

HOMES IN SUMMER LAND. 



Am— Best For TTte Weary. 



1. In the Spirit-sph^r^s around us. 

We shall find a place of rest : 
There well meet with those who love us, 
There fulfil our soul's request. 

(Cho.) There is rest for the weary, 
There is rest for the weary, 
There is rest for the weary. 
There is rest for all. 
When we've crossed beyond the river, 

To our home in Summer-land, 
There we'll progress on forever, 
With our Spirit-band. 

2. We shall leave all pain and sorrow, 

All these scenes of strife and woe; 
Those we love, no care should borrow, 
When to Spirit-land we go. 

3. Th'home we're building is supernal, 

And forever it will stand ; 
For our life will be eternal, 
In that happy Summer-land. 

4. Time with us will soon be over, 

Death will be to us a birth, 
Born again to live forever, 

Where we'll meet our friends from Earth. 

5. Friends by Death cannot be parted, 

Here on Earth we still may roam, 
Peace and joy to the down-hearted, 
With us bring from Spirit-home. 

(J. In your homes we oft can greet you, 
To your minds this truth explain, 
As your guides, will come and meet you. 
When by Death you're born again. * * 5 1 



AN2> FOK SOCIAL BIKGING. 61 

JOYFULLY, JOYFULLY 



1. Joyfully, joyfully, onward I move, 
Knowing my spirit immortal will prove : 
Guided by truth and supported by love, 
Bound for the land of bright spirits above. 
Then with my pilgrimage ended below ; 
Hence to the home of my loved-oiies Pit go, 
Pilgrim and stranger no more shall I roam, 
Faithfully then will I seek for my home. 

2. Friends fondly cherished have pass'd on before, 
Waiting they watch me approaching the shore, 
Singing to cheer me while passing death's gate, 
Opened, it leads to a glorious state. 

Sounds of sweet melody fall on my ear. 
Spirits in Glory, your voices I hear! 
Rings with the harmony Heaven's high dome. 
Joyfully now will I haste to thy home. 

3. Death holds the body, to spirit gives birth, 
Gently, kind angels will bear me from Earth, 
Th'spirit has gone, now its freed from death's gl 
La} 7 the cold form in the dark silent torn!), [oom, 
Beautiful land, when to thee I draw near, 
Bright will the dawn of the morning appear, 
With great rejoicing my spirit friends come, 
Praising the Father, they welcome me home. 

4. We've passed thru the veil, but th'spirit is free : 
We'll come and control, and our friends ever see, 
Return to the homes of our dear-ones on Earth, 
T'pure and true thou'ts, we can ever give birth, 
Th'mind be enlightened, th'ear caused to hear, 
Th'eye never closed when bright spirits appear, 
Th'soul will be guided in wisdom and love, 
T'homes there provided in mansions above, 

* * 2 2 78. 12 99. 



62 HYMNS AXI> SONGS FOR CIirCLK, 

A LAND OF PURE DELIGHT. 



1 . There is a land above the skies 

Where the All-Father reigns, 
There, all is life, no spirit dies, 

Pure harmony attains. 
The soul to gain that happy land 

Will leave the things of Earth, 
Death, at the portal ever stands, 

Well pass the second birth. 

(Cho.) I there would go, I there would go, 
In those fair regions roam, 
There brothers greet, and sister meet, 
And dwell in peace at home. 

2. In that land of pure delight, . ■ 

Immortal souls remain, 
Eternal day excludes the night, 

And pleasures banish pain. 
There everlasting spring abides, 

And never with'ring flowers ; 
Peace, Hope, and Joy, do there reside, 

In ever blooming bowers. 

3. There fields are drap'd in living green. 

No mortal eye can view, 
There friends can meet no care be seen, 

As they their joys renew. 
Could we but rise from bonds of earth, 

And view the landscape o'er, 
We'd welcome death, 'tis but a birth, 

'Tis life for-evermore. — * * 2-9-78 



WHY DO WE MOURN. 



1. Why do we mourn departed friends 
Or fear cold death to meet, 
Death, unto us our Father sends 
That we our friends mav greet. 



AND FOR SOCIAL SINGING. 63 

3. Then fold the still and icy hands, 
Upon the lifeless breast, 
And close the dull and sightless eyes. 
And let the mortal rest. 

3. «'Dust unto dust," doth Nature say, 

Free spirit from earth's gloom, 
Why tremble then, when we convey 
The body to the tomb. 

4. Immortal now, the spirit's free- 

He hears his lov'd ones cry, 
* 'Eternal life is giv'n to thee, 
'Tis life for thee to die." * * 2 7 78- 



SING TO ME OF HEAVEN. 



1. Oh, sing to me of Heav'n, 

When I am called to di^ ; 
Sing songs of hope from Glory giv'n 
To waft my soul on high. 

(Cho.) There'll be no sorrow there, 

There'll be no sorrow there ; 
In Heav'n above, where all is love. 
There'll be no sorrow there. 

2. When damp and cold the drops 

Stand on my marble brow ; 
Break forth in songs of joy and praise 
Let heav'n begin below. 

3. Then round the senseless form 

Assemble those I love, 
And sing of that delightful morn 
In glorious homes above. 

4. Then to my waiting soul 

Let one sweet song be giv'n ; 

Let music cheer me last on Earth 

And greet me first in Heav'n. 



64 HYMNS AND SONGS FOR CIRCLJ5, 

THE BEAUTIFUL LAND. 



1 . xV beautiful land of joy I see — 

A laud of rest T from sorrow free, 

The home of the spirit, bright and fair; 

And loving souls are waiting there. 

(Oho.) Will you go? Will you go? 

Go to that beautiful land with me? 
Will you go? Will you go? 
Go to that beautiful land ? 

2. That beautiful land, the land of Light, 
Has never known the shades of night ; 
The sun-bright glow of an endless day, 
Hath driv'n the darkness far away. 

8. In vision I see the shining shore, 
Th'flowers that bloom for evermore ; 
The river of life, the crystal sea, 
Th'ambrosial fruits of life's fair tree. 

■i, The heavenly throng, arrayed in white, 
In rapture range the plains of light ; 
In one harmonious choir they raise 
To Nature's God a song of praise. 



DGXOLOGY. 



Air — Old Hundred. 



Praise Him from whom all blessings flow, 
Praise Him, His children here below, 
Let spirits praise, with rapturous songs, 
Praise Him to whom all praise belongs, 



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